Step-by-Step Guide to Correct or Change NIN Details Online with NIMC

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) of Nigeria has taken significant steps towards digital transformation, particularly with the introduction of its self-service portal for correcting or changing National Identification Number (NIN) details. This guide will walk you through the process of updating your NIN information via the NIMC self-service portal (https://selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng/), ensuring you understand the steps, required documentation, and costs involved.

Viewing NIN Details Change Options

Upon logging into the NIMC self-service portal after face capture, you will see a comprehensive list of options for modifying your NIN details along with their associated costs:

• NIN Change of Name: ₦1522.5
• NIN Change of Address: ₦1522.5
• NIN Change of Phone Number: ₦1522.5
• NIN Change of Date of Birth: ₦16340

Ensure you have all the necessary support documents ready for upload before initiating any changes.

Changing Your Date of Birth on NIN

Altering your Date of Birth (DOB) on the NIMC portal is a one-time opportunity. Whether you choose to do it online or at a NIMC enrolment centre, you must provide a National Population Commission (NPC) birth certificate. Prior to starting this process, complete the birth attestation/registration on the NPC website. Remember, any subsequent payments for DOB changes after the first attempt will neither be refunded nor will the change be processed.

NIN Change of Name Requirements

The NIMC self-service portal allows you to change your name multiple times over your lifetime. However, after three modifications, further requests must be handled at a NIMC enrolment centre. To change your name online, you need a valid court affidavit and a government-issued ID showing your full name. For name changes due to marriage, you will also need a valid marriage certificate and a newspaper update announcing the change.

Changing Your Address on NIN

You can change your home address as many times as needed throughout your lifetime, both via the self-service portal and at NIMC enrolment centres. To change your address, provide one of the following documents: a utility bill, tenancy agreement, bank statement, or a community leader’s attestation.

Changing Your Phone Number

Updating your phone number is allowed multiple times, but the self-service portal limits you to three changes. After reaching this limit, further changes must be processed at a NIMC enrolment centre. To update your phone number, you need to submit a police report indicating the new phone number.

Additional Information on Changing NIN Details via the NIMC Self-Service Portal

When you select the detail you wish to change, you will be prompted to enter the new information and upload the required documents. Payments for changes can be made online using your ATM card. After completing the process, you will need to wait a few days for the NIMC system to verify and implement your corrections.

By following this guide, you can efficiently navigate the NIMC self-service portal to update your NIN details. Ensuring your information is accurate and up-to-date is crucial for maintaining your identification records in Nigeria.